Chimera Video Pro Plus Softbox - Large

Laffan Nasser · November 15th, 2010, 10:08 AM

Hello
I'm considering the Chimera Video Pro Plus Softbox - Large - 54x72" (135x180cm) , I wonder which speed ring would I need to attach to redhead light ?

Dan Brockett · November 16th, 2010, 01:58 AM

A Redhead will not have sufficient output for a large Chimera. I use my open faced arri 1k with my Medium Chimera and it barely has enough output for most situations. I use my Mighty Mole (2K) with the medium and it can fill up a large, almost, perhaps in a dark room or set.

The other factor with a large Chimera is that few lights under a 2k or 4k have a strong enough yoke to hold up a softbox with that kind of weight so you end up mounting the speed ring and Chimera to a separate stand from the light, making the whole setup rather ungainly to move.

Dan

Laffan Nasser · November 17th, 2010, 04:52 AM

I see , one redhead is 800w . here is my lighting stuff :-

- 2400W Red head Studio Light Kit Dichroic Filter Dimmer ( 3 lights )
- Lowel PRO-LIGHT wish snoot (For rim )
- FLO CL-655PMD Cool Lights Portable Dimming 6 x 55 watt Softlight , CL-255PMD Cool Lights Portable Dimming 2 x 55 watt Softlight all with eggcrates .

Dan Brockett · November 17th, 2010, 11:42 AM

Laffan:

For a Redhead, you be best off with a Small Chimera. You need something with more power even for a Medium, much less a Large. Larges are most commonly seen with something like a Barger Bag Lite or a at least a 2K and up type of light.

Best,

Dan

Laffan Nasser · November 17th, 2010, 11:57 AM

Thanks Dan , Which speed ring would I need for the redhead ?

Dan Brockett · November 19th, 2010, 09:38 AM

Probably this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/13631-REG/Chimera_9560_Speed_Ring_for_Video.html
Dan

November 15th, 2010, 10:08 AM	#1
Laffan Nasser Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Doha Posts: 58	Chimera Video Pro Plus Softbox - Large - 54x72" (135x180cm) Hello I'm considering the Chimera Video Pro Plus Softbox - Large - 54x72" (135x180cm) , I wonder which speed ring would I need to attach to redhead light ?

November 16th, 2010, 01:58 AM	#2
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	A Redhead will not have sufficient output for a large Chimera. I use my open faced arri 1k with my Medium Chimera and it barely has enough output for most situations. I use my Mighty Mole (2K) with the medium and it can fill up a large, almost, perhaps in a dark room or set. The other factor with a large Chimera is that few lights under a 2k or 4k have a strong enough yoke to hold up a softbox with that kind of weight so you end up mounting the speed ring and Chimera to a separate stand from the light, making the whole setup rather ungainly to move. Dan

November 17th, 2010, 04:52 AM	#3
Laffan Nasser Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Doha Posts: 58	I see , one redhead is 800w . here is my lighting stuff :- - 2400W Red head Studio Light Kit Dichroic Filter Dimmer ( 3 lights ) - Lowel PRO-LIGHT wish snoot (For rim ) - FLO CL-655PMD Cool Lights Portable Dimming 6 x 55 watt Softlight , CL-255PMD Cool Lights Portable Dimming 2 x 55 watt Softlight all with eggcrates .

November 17th, 2010, 11:42 AM	#4
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	Laffan: For a Redhead, you be best off with a Small Chimera. You need something with more power even for a Medium, much less a Large. Larges are most commonly seen with something like a Barger Bag Lite or a at least a 2K and up type of light. Best, Dan

November 17th, 2010, 11:57 AM	#5
Laffan Nasser Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Doha Posts: 58	Thanks Dan , Which speed ring would I need for the redhead ?

November 19th, 2010, 09:38 AM	#6
Dan Brockett Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,109	Probably this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/13631-REG/Chimera_9560_Speed_Ring_for_Video.html Dan